Answers to common Covid-19 Questions

Experts at North York General Hospital answer many of your questions about Covid-19, the Omicron variant and vaccinations.

Covid and Influenza

• “Can I get COVID and the flu at the same time?” https://youtu.be/EFk7M0mWucY

• “Will the flu shot increase my risk of getting COVID?” https://youtu.be/4EJ8rzTziJw

• “Can I get the flu and COVID at the same time?” https://youtu.be/zsdmrntnIyM

• “How will I know if I have the flu or COVID?” https://youtu.be/SMwNnwsDmJE

• “What is the difference between the flu and COVID?” https://youtu.be/TjG1GPKrGlk

Vaccines for Kids

• “Is the vaccine safe for children with autism?” https://youtu.be/p45RfCYElG4

• “Should children with allergies receive the COVID-19 vaccine?” https://youtu.be/xzRiuEKWl8U

The Science of the Omicron Variant

• “Evolution of Omicron variant” https://youtu.be/BlNjpel4WIY

• “Omicron severity” https://youtu.be/d-rprvKnu-0

• “Vaccine efficacy and three doses” https://youtu.be/QrO0KVTMXho

• “COVID-19 cases by vaccination status” https://youtu.be/VCsmV7pHqeE

For questions about how Covid-19 may affect your care, see our Covid update page.